Francisco Partners

Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm exclusively focused on partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Established in August 1999, the firm has grown to become one of the most active and long-standing investors in the technology sector worldwide. Through its private equity and credit funds, Francisco Partners provides flexible capital and strategic partnership to growth-aspiring technology companies, aiming to deliver a performance advantage.

The firm employs a unique investment approach, offering transformational capital and expertise at key inflection points for its portfolio companies. Francisco Partners specializes in a wide array of transaction types, including buyouts, divisional carve-outs, minority investments, public-to-private transactions, and sponsored mergers and acquisitions. Their deep domain expertise spans various technology verticals, enabling them to identify and invest in opportunities that apply technology to solve real-world problems across diverse economic segments.

With approximately $50 billion in capital raised to date, Francisco Partners has invested in over 450 technology companies since its inception. Notable investments have included companies across software, internet, healthcare, communications, hardware, and technology services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London and New York, supporting its global investment activities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

The firm's commitment to operational excellence is underscored by its FP Operating Executives team, which comprises former C-suite executives and advisors who bring direct, first-hand experience to portfolio companies. Francisco Partners is recognized for its consistent top rankings in global large buyout performance and its designation as a "Founder Friendly Investor" by Inc. for multiple consecutive years, reflecting its collaborative and partnership-oriented philosophy with management teams.